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PJZ 9465

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

131,268 mi
Last recorded131,268 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 9465
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 131,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 127,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 123,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 120,193 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 117,019 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 114,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 111,624 miles

Front Tyre's edges slightly worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 106,411 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 106,358 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 101,426 miles

Engine cover under tray.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 97,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,352 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,744 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,208 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,751 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,996 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,325 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,612 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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PJZ 9465 is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 80,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJZ 9465, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJZ 9465 is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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